Horoscopes: October 7 to 13

Illustration by Ash Cheshire.

Aries: You’re being challenged to approach relationships in new ways. You may be looking to press an issue or to fight your way through a relationship problem but now is not the time to step into the ring. It’s more about acceptance and understanding. The full moon on the October 9 in your sign is a powerful transit for you. You may be cleaning out your emotional closet, confessing things to yourself or others, and metaphorically sweating out the proverbial sickness. You may also be feeling inspired and learning of your own hidden talents and strengths.

Taurus: Mercury retrograde is over! Now you can really enjoy the zest that is Mercury’s move into Libra on October 10. With the sun, Venus and Mercury aligned in Venusian ruled Libra, you are feeling more in your element, more inclined to play to your strengths, and in a better mood for all kinds of things. In relationships you are feeling constructive and willing to work together with friends and partners. But you may also fall into codependent behaviors or mirroring the feelings of others in an unbalanced way. The full moon in Aries on October 9 reminds you what you’re made of. 

Gemini: Mercury retrograde is over! Problem solving skills are off the charts this week. There is clarity to your thoughts. Your connections with others come from a place of mutual understanding and good communication. You are presented with opportunities to deepen relationships, keep promises and uplift others on the full moon in Aries on October 9. Be thoughtful, but don’t overthink it!

Cancer: Things are making more sense this week. You are feeling more optimistic, confident, and level headed. You are setting plans into motion that play to your strengths. A slight detachment from what others think of you or trying to figure out what others think of you is your gateway to success. The full moon on October 9 in Aries is a passionate and high energy transit that inspires creativity and self expression. 

Leo: Your to-do list is big. Pick what’s most important and don’t try to get it all done at once. You have a boost of problem solving energy, but you tend to heap too much on your plate. You’re more likely to accomplish things if they feel manageable and you can see some results that motivate you onward. The full moon in Aries on October 9 reminds you of what you love and why you love it.

Virgo: This week you are feeling more clear minded. Issues that have arisen to confound you over the previous week are much more likely to be understood and resolved. In relationships you are constructive and you seek cooperative activities that require collaboration. The full moon in Aries on October 9 reminds you why confidence is important and that when mistakes are made you can pick up and try again.

Libra: It’s all about Libra! Three major transits in your first house (Sun, Mercury and Venus) plus the clarity of Mercury’s turn direct are making this week harmonious and productive. You are in a problem solving mood and you’re playing to your strengths. In relationships you can be quite obliging at this time much to the pleasure of those around you. You are feeling level headed, eloquent and egalitarian. You have a clear vision of how you want things. The full moon in Aries on October 9 reminds you why opposites are necessary for balance. You need to actualize your visions, stick to your words and keep it real. If you want a dance party sometimes you need to be the first one on the dance floor.

Scorpio: Putting in the extra effort to show your thoughtfulness and caring is a worthy endeavor. You may have a tendency to be too short when you try to keep things “short and sweet” as you are quite reserved in your affections, preferring to be neutral when you mean to be endearing. Collaboration and communication is hot this week as three aspects align in Libra along with Mercury direct. You’re feeling a special sort of clarity around relationships and personal goals. You are solution oriented. The full moon in Aries on October 9 has you feeling provoked and provocative.

Sagittarius: This week you may see that many of the questions you have asked the past few weeks have been answered. Confusion dissipates as we enjoy the harmony of Mercury direct in Libra. You are feeling more confident in your decision making and are having a better time articulating your desires. The full moon in Aries on October 9 boosts your self esteem and shows you what balanced assertiveness can look like. 

Capricorn: Mercury turns direct and then moves into fair and intellectual Libra. You are feeling better equipped to communicate and problem solve while taking your feelings and the feelings of others into account. Confusion clears and many issues that have arisen over the past few weeks can find their solutions. In relationships you are getting better at finding creative ways to connect. You have a desire to make others smile. The full moon in Aries on the 10th motivates you to be more of a self starter.

Aquarius: This week is full of elegant air sign energy as three major transits align in Libra (Sun, Venus, Mercury). Mercury ends its retrograde and moves into Libra, making it an ideal time to pick up where you left off about a month ago before retrograde put a block in your path. You can really get things done now. You’re thinking more clearly and feeling less foggy and gloomy. In relationships you are more open about your feelings and are more willing to be flirtatious and affectionate. The full moon in Aries on the 10th is a good day for you to get reacquainted with yourself in a frank and uncensored way.

Pisces: You feel like you just woke up from a bizarre dream. Thankfully, Mercury ends its retrograde and then moves into egalitarian and thoughtful Libra shortly after. You are feeling more optimistic and clear headed. Issues that have caused energetic stagnation are likely to be resolved this week. You may see breakthroughs in romance or work. Avenues open up that were previously invisible. The full moon in Aries on October 9 reminds you to balance your sugar and your spice and to use those seasonings intuitively according to what your situation requires. Don’t sacrifice long term peace for the sake of being momentarily polite. 

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